Gundagai Public School
Every Child, Every Opportunity, Every Day
About the school
Gundagai Public School provides a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Located in the town of Gundagai, the school caters to the local community, including several nearby rural villages and farming areas. It boasts well-resourced classrooms, a spacious library, and modern facilities, including an air-conditioned computer lab, all set in attractive grounds.
Curriculum and Community Engagement
The school offers a broad curriculum that addresses the diverse needs and backgrounds of its students, fostering both academic and social skills. Academic excellence is a strong focus, evidenced by positive outcomes in national testing programs like NAPLAN. Partnerships between students, parents, and teachers are actively promoted, creating a collaborative educational atmosphere.
The dedicated and experienced teaching staff work closely with families to support each child's learning journey, ensuring that every student is valued and has the opportunity to succeed. Smaller class sizes allow for tailored instruction and individual attention, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Commitment to Wellbeing
Gundagai Public School is committed to nurturing confident learners who are well-prepared to become engaged members of the community. The school implements various programs aimed at promoting student wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience, ensuring that every child feels safe and respected.
Mission
At Gundagai Public School, every child is known, valued and supported. We’re proud to nurture confident learners and kind community members.
Location & Catchment Area
- Gundagai Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gundagai High School 1.0 km
- B Gundagai South Public School 3.2 km
- C Brungle Public School 16.2 km
- D Nangus Public School 18.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 164 (81 girls, 83 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 164
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 946 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 28% / 17% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 120
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Year 1 | 20 |
| Year 2 | 24 |
| Year 3 | 27 |
| Year 4 | 19 |
| Year 5 | 22 |
| Year 6 | 24 |
| Total | 164 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164 | 81 | 83 | - | 946 | 11 |
| 2024 | 163 | 79 | 84 | 85.8 | 932 | 10.9 |
| 2023 | 163 | 81 | 82 | 88.8 | 937 | 10.9 |
| 2022 | 163 | 72 | 91 | 87.5 | 944 | 10.9 |
| 2021 | 148 | 61 | 87 | 90.2 | 949 | 8.9 |
| 2020 | 158 | 65 | 93 | - | 951 | 10 |
| 2019 | 156 | 65 | 91 | 92.1 | 946 | 8.9 |
| 2018 | 143 | 60 | 83 | 90.7 | 934 | 8.9 |
| 2017 | 144 | 54 | 90 | 91.1 | 920 | 9 |
| 2016 | 159 | 66 | 93 | 91.9 | 918 | 10 |
| 2015 | 173 | 78 | 95 | 92.7 | 925 | 9.9 |
| 2014 | 171 | 79 | 92 | 92.8 | 953 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | 151 | 78 | 73 | 93.5 | 987 | 9.1 |
| 2012 | 151 | 74 | 77 | 93.5 | 983 | 8.2 |
| 2011 | 156 | 77 | 79 | 94.3 | 977 | 10.6 |
| 2010 | 190 | 104 | 86 | - | 978 | 11.4 |
| 2009 | 192 | 105 | 87 | - | 995 | 11.4 |
| 2008 | 190 | 99 | 91 | - | 995 | 10.9 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.